Year: 2012

A recent study published online by the Archives of Internal Medicine found that the risk for diabetes increases in postmenopausal women who use statins. The researchers, led by Annie L. Culver, BPharm, from the Rochester Methodist Hospital, Mayo Clinic in…

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has issued an interim final rule with comment period under which the Department of Health and Human Services will adopt new standards for electronic funds transfers in health care. According to a press…

biodesigns, inc. announced that it has signed three licensees for its High-Fidelity (HiFi) Interface. The new licensees are Next Step Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc. in Manchester, N.H.; Optimus Prosthetics in Dayton, Ohio; and Sampson’s Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory in Schenectady,…

Despite guidelines for clinical management of patients with low back pain encouraging health care practitioners to advise patients to stay active and return to work, researchers in the United Kingdom have found that most health care practitioners believe their role…

The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) announced that it has entered into a partnership with PEL Supply Company, making PEL its exclusive distributor. “We’re very happy to partner with the OPGA. It will be a great fit as…

Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc. announced the addition of its newest supplier, Otto Bock. Otto Bock offers innovative orthotic and prosthetic devices for upper and lower extremities. Cascade will carry select Otto Bock componentry, knee and hip joints, cosmetic covers and…

The Amputee Coalition is partnering with the Minnesota Warriors Ice Hockey Program, a team for disabled veterans, to create the Minnesota Warriors Hockey Recruitment Initiative. Funded by a $20,000 grant from the US Olympic Committee through Veterans Affairs, the initiative…

Nabtesco and Proteor have entered into a partnership to expand their businesses into the United States. Japan-based Nabtesco has interests in the fields of motion control and hydraulics, and specifically manual and microprocessor knees. Proteor operates more than 40 O&P…

The Amputee Coalition announced its officers and board of directors for 2012. Mahesh Mansukhani, president of Ossur Americas, will serve a 3-year term on the board of directors. Returning to their positions on the board for another 1-year term are…

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) has developed a new web tool for O&P professionals working in licensure states. An interactive licensure map, located on ABC’s homepage, provides detailed information on licensure requirements for…